MHC is excited to announce today a $1.2 million grant for the Visual Communications program from the government of Alberta.
The Advanced Education and Technology funds will go toward an expansion of the Medicine Hat Cultural Centre, where the program hopes to move its classrooms to in 2013. The expansion project is expected to cost $6.4 million.
“Our plan is to add on and renovate our allotted space in the Cultural Centre for Visual Communications classrooms and studios.” said Dr. Ralph Weeks, president of MHC.
The Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual Communications) program is one of MHC’s most popular programs, with approximately 175 students last year. Additionally, the Visual Communications program is known to be one of the top in Alberta.
Rebeca Rothfus Wins July Project 50/50
Congratulations to Rebeca Rothfus, administrative assistant with the Students' Association. Rebeca is the July winner of Project 50/50, winning $265. The other $265 benefits the Students' Greatest Needs Scholarship.
"When I first heard about project 50/50 I thought, what a great project; a fun way to give back to the college community by helping students in need. It is a great feeling knowing that my monthly contribution is going to make a difference to someone in need. What perfect timing, I am going to use the winnings for our trip to Montana at the end of the month," said Rebeca.
In just four months, Project 50/50 has raised more than $1,000 for the scholarship. Stop by College Advancement and drop of your $10. You can also fill out a pledge form at Human Resources for automatic payroll deductions and that will make you eligible for the May draw.
Please note, donations to this project are not eligible for charitable tax receipts due to CRA regulations. For a complete list of rules, please visit this page.
MHC Research Management Committee Receives Award
Congratulations to Gerard Klotz and his team of student researchers for a recent service award! Klotz spearheaded a group of MHC students in a recent project, assisting the Canadian Mental Health Association’s local chapter with marketing and operational research. The MHC Research Management Committee was awarded a service award from the organization for their efforts. Keep up the great work!
POW-E Coordinator Now First Class
Congratulations to Jody MacKenzie, Power Engineering program coordinator. She joins an elite group of first-class power engineers. In fact, she is one of only five in Alberta under the age of 35 to hold the certification. Passing a series of eight government exams is no easy task.
Always ready for a challenge, Jody is now eyeing up a masters degree. "I'm really motivated by learning," she said. "I have nothing to study!"
Jody, an alumna of MHC, sets herself a personal goal of being an enthusiastic, passionate instructor who uses group activities, projects and the interactive POW-E lab to prepare her students.
Jody is one of three new additions to our 'People to be Proud of' display in Centennial Hall. Joining Jody are recent Skills Canada gold medal winner Jason Feyter, and Civic Recognition Award winner Laara Cassels. If you have someone you would like to nominate for this display, click here.
MHC Receives $60,000 for Research Project
Medicine Hat College received $60,000 for a three-year business retention and expansion research project. The joint project with MRU will be managed by Jon Sookocheff and Miranda Davies.
The extensive survey is designed to assess the local business climate and look at ways to improve the operating environment for businesses. Business owners throughout the Palliser region will be interviewed about their perceived strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
This is the first major applied research project at MHC. More details about how the project will operate and how students will be able to get involved will continue to be released as they are decided.
One Book One Community 2011
The One Book One Community Committee is pleased to announce the 2011 book selection is Come, Thou Tortoise by Jessica Grant.
Winner of the 2009 Amazon.ca/Books in Canada First Novel Award, Come, Thou Tortoise is “a delightfully offbeat story that features an opinionated tortoise and an IQ-challenged narrator who find themselves in the middle of a life-changing mystery.” The 7th annual OBOC event will take place October 14-15, 2011 at Medicine Hat College.
Read the book:
- Borrow a copy from Medicine Hat College Libraries (Vera Bracken Library and Brooks campus)
- Borrow a copy from the Medicine Hat Public Library.
- Read the book on a Kobo eReader. eReaders can be borrowed from MHC libraries.
- Become a member at Medalta in the Historic Clay District and receive a copy of the book.
- Buy a copy at Coles the Book People in Medicine Hat Mall.
Visit the OBOC website or contact Leigh Cunningham for more information.
Summer Camps Looking for Recyclables
Summer camps are looking to help you recycle. We could really use jars, paper towel rolls and ice cream pails for crafts and games. If you can help out, drop them off with Shauna Perrior in the Continuing Studies office F1003. Thank you.
Summer Bookstore Hours
Please note the changes to the Bookstore hours of operation over the summer months.
July 4 to August 19 - Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
August 22 - Regular Fall Hours will resume 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 24 - College Day we will be closed
*The Bookstore will be closed June 28 to 30 for inventory.
Homecoming Headliner Bedouin Soundclash
Juno-award winning Bedouin Soundclash will headline Medicine Hat College’s Homecoming 2011 celebration, slated for September 16-17.
The free all-ages concert will cap off a weekend of homecoming activities at the college, dubbed “Shake, Rattler n’ Roll.” Festivities begin on Friday, September 16 with an Alumni Cabaret featuring local recording artist and MHC alumni Mahoney.
For more information on MHC’s Homecoming 2011: Shake, Rattler n’ Roll, click here.
Employee Survey Shows Student Focus
A December 2010 survey of employees suggests that, in the opinion of for most, MHC focuses on student needs and is a great place to work.
The Personal Assessment of the College Environment (PACE) survey was completed by 266 employees who provided their perceptions of the college climate. The results for Medicine Hat College are measured against an ideal model and compared to outcomes at other institutions employing the PACE survey.
The summary of results says, “At MHC, the overall results from the PACE instrument indicate a healthy campus climate, yielding an overall 3.77 mean score or High Consultative system.” This refers to the four “systems” in the PACE model: Coercive, Competitive, Consultative and Collaborative.
At Medicine Hat College, the Student Focus category received the highest mean score (4.02) based on respondents rating various climate aspects on a five-point scale from a low of 1 to a high of 5.
The report notes that few of the 120 institutions using the PACE survey have been found to achieve a fully collaborative environment.
The five best response areas:
- The extent to which I feel my job is relevant to this institution’s mission (4.33)
- The extent to which my supervisor expresses confidence in my work (4.15)
- The extent to which non-teaching professional personal meet the needs of students (4.11)
- The extent to which students receive an excellent education at this institution (4.11)
- The extent to which this institution prepares students for further learning (4.10)
- The extent to which institutional teams use problem-solving techniques (3.48)
- The extent to which my work is guided by clearly defined administrative processes (3.50)
- The extent to which this institution is appropriately organized (3.58)
- The extent to which a spirit of cooperation exists at this institution
- The extent to which institution-wide polices guide my work (3.60)
The full survey report is provided in PDF here.
Summer Cafeteria Closure
During the summer months, a reduced campus population means reduced demand for cafeteria services. Beginning June 27 the MHC cafeteria will be closed and will reopen August 15. In the meantime, salads, soup, sandwiches and beverages will be available at Starbucks. Catering for major events only will still be available by contacting staff at Starbucks.
Crave is also open for the summer from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday.
First Aid Training
Itching to apply a splint? Like to learn how to bring someone back to life with an AED? The college provides first aid training free of charge to all interested employees. A class date will be announced when we have enough interested staff. Please contact Rodger Sloan or Janice Kirchner to register.
If you are already first aid trained, contact Rodger at 8439 so your HR file can be updated.
Smoking Areas
This is a reminder that as per the Alberta Tobacco Reduction Act, there is no smoking allowed in any campus facility or within 5 meters of any entrance. Fines for violations of the act start at $287. To assist our grounds staff in keeping our campus beautiful, please use one of the designated smoking areas. A map of these areas can be found here.
College Garage Sale
Periodically the College disposes of surplus furniture and equipment. This year’s garage sale will be in the first week of September. If your lab or storage area needs a spring clean out, now is the time. Please check with Finance first if the item is of significant value. Contact Rodger at 8439 for disposal options. No early birds!
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